Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, home to around 693,210 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Tunis Medina
Sidi Youssef Dey Mosque
Dar Ben Abdallah Museum
Day 1
Local favourites
The Corner
Breakfast cafe.
Restaurant Ojja Chouchou
Popular so it may be busy, but the service is fast so people will be coming and going. Large portions.
Café de Paris Brasserie
A good restaurant with a beautiful interior and some outdoor tables. You can choose among pizza, couscous and a variety of salad. Also serve
Etoile de La Medina
Tucked away it is something special. Traditional food and decor. Welcoming with plentiful amounts of food.
La Sirène
You pick the fish from their market and they fry it right there. Indoor and outdoor seating. Can be busy so enjoy the water views while you
L'Orient
The steaks are bland, the fish good and local food such as Berber Lamb is excellent. The service is prompt.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Transatlantique
Ground plus four levels, the first three accessible by lift. Nice mosaics. Lots of lounge space near the lobby. A little noisy, but nicely l
Grand Hotel de France
Located in a neat old building with marble staircases and a friendly staff. They do not speak English, although it was no problem. Free wifi
Hotel du Parc
A modern hotel with 51 rooms. The rooms all have balcony, phone, cable TV, Internet, minibar, private bathroom and hair dryer. The staff spe
YHA Tunis Auberge Medina
Also referred to as Auberge de Jeunesse and Tunis Youth Hostel. Buried deep within the Medina and a bit of a challenge to find, although the
La Maison Doree
This hotel captures a slightly faded, colonial era charm. Rooms are basic (the hotel building is old) but clean. Excellent restaurant with b